Boynton Beach police officer arrested on battery charges

A Boynton Beach police officer was put on administrative duty after he was arrested on a domestic battery charge.

Officer Anthony Felitti, 41, was charged with misdemeanor battery on Saturday following an altercation with his ex-wife, according to police reports.

The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office arrested Felitti following a complaint by his ex-wife, Jodi Felitti.

According to the arrest report, Jodi Felitti asked for her ex-husband's help to purchase and deliver a new mattress for their children. After dropping off the mattress at her Wellington home, Anthony Felitti took a rake from the garage.

He placed it in his vehicle, according to the report, and his ex-wife asked him to return it to the garage. The two got into a struggle over the rake.

Jodi Felitti said Officer Felitti grabbed her wrist and twisted it, causing her to let go of the rake, according to police. Felitti sped off in his vehicle.

Police arrested him later on that day. He was booked and released on his own recognizance.